Wild Potato Bush

Harm score: 1 (Natural substances)

Wild Potato Bush, better known worldwide by the names Avobenzone, Butyl-4-Methoxy-Dibenzoylmethane, or 1,3-PROPANEDIONE, is a plant that is especially famous for its abundant use as a sun filter. These are produced using this plant precisely because of the content of a substance called Avobenzone. This sun filter is able to absorb both UVB and UVA rays, which is used in many cosmetic products. It is equally indispensable in a wide range of photoprotective creams, but is also used in products such as bronzers, moisturizers, decorative cosmetics and many others.

Coatings such as paints and varnishes use Avobenzone as their main active ingredient to protect against the harmful effects of UV rays. This is very important for prolonging the life and preserving the original colors of both houses, cars and boats. Likewise, this substance is used in many plastics and synthetic fibers as a UV stabilizer. Without these ingredients, UV radiation would cause significant damage and rapid decomposition of materials. Avobenzone thus plays a crucial role in the protection of both human skin and materials.